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Just as expected, the Las Vegas Raiders selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)Las Vegas Review-Journal via Getty ImagesYahoo Sports NFL draft analyst Charles McDonald is grading every pick of Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft as the selections are made.Here's how he rated teams in the 2025 draft if you're scoring at home.1. Las Vegas Raiders : Fernando Mendoza, QB, IndianaGrade: B+The Raiders got their franchise quarterback here following the rocket ship level ascension of Mendoza. Theyre in store for yet another rebuild and now have a chance to start that process with a new quarterback. This was the only sensible pick at the top of the draft, and Mendoza is good enough to be the first pick. Now they can focus on trying to get back into the AFC West race with new head coach Klint Kubiak and their new quarterback. Follow the NFL Draft live with breaking news, pick-by-pick grades, analysis2. New York Jets : David Bailey, Edge, Texas TechGrade: C-The Jets got their pass rusher in this class, but hes not a complete player like Arvell Reese in terms of physicality and run defense. The Jets adding TVondre Sweat via trade makes this a bit more palatable, but Bailey might be a one-trick pony early on. Whether or not he can develop as a run defender may end up defining his rookie year because theres still a lot of work here. Still, the Jets defense got a talent that they needed off the edge.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza became the 26th Heisman winner to be selected No. 1 overall in the NFL draft after the Oakland Raiders selected him in 2026.

A total of 257 picks will be made in the 2026 NFL Draft, but there will also be several trades made throughout the three days as well. As some expect the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to potentially set the record for the most trades made in a first round ever, let's keep track of all the deals made throughout the opening rounds. We'll also have grades on each trade from our Eric D. Williams. Browns trade No. 6 to Chiefs Chiefs get: No. 6 overall pickBrowns get: No. 9 overall pick, No. 74 overall pick, No. 148 overall pick The Chiefs moved up three spots in the NFL Draft, giving up a third round pick and a fifth round pick. The Chiefs selected LSU CB Mansoor Delane. Delane was one of the top cornerbacks available. The Browns selected Utah OL Spencer Fano. Williams: Kansas City general manager Brett Veach said he expected a lot of trades in this years draft. And with 10 picks in this years draft, including two in the first round and a rare pick in the Top-10, its not surprising that the Chiefs moved up to fill an obvious need in LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. Kansas City needed replacements in the secondary after trading Trent McDuffie to the Rams, along with losing cornerback Jaylen Watson to Los Angeles in free agency and safety Byran Cook to the Bengals in free agency. The top-rated cornerback in this years draft, Mansoor gives defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo a developmental piece to help fill the talent void in the back end defensively. And the Chiefs didnt have to give up much to make the trade work.Grade: B+

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 27: Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana Hoosiers speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesIn the end, there was no mystery as expected Fernando Mendoza is a Las Vegas Raider.In a move that has been expected for months, the Raiders believe they got their new franchise quarterback by taking the Heisman Trophy winner from Indiana.Mendoza is completely on board with joining the Silver and Black.What a great organizatiob and legacy looking forward to talking to my teammates, coaches and owners. Im ecstatic for this opportunity, Mendoza told NFL Network moments after he was drafted.Mendoza also had a message for Raider Nation:Incoming call from Miami #RaiderNation ESPN pic.twitter.com/mHCdjeNqYS Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 24, 2026In a call with Las Vegas media members, Mendoza said he is excited to play for Klint Kubiak and he thinks the quarterback can be a point guard in the offense. He is also excited to have p[art owner Tom Brady as a mentor, calling it an edge for the team.Raiders general manager John Spytek to the teams website that Mendoza checked boxes during the entire draft processs and that he beleives the quarterback is the right guy for the Raiders.Brady tweeted out a welcome to Mendoza.Congratulations to all the rookies who are joining the NFL this weekend. I hope you can appreciate this special moment youve earned it through hard work, discipline, and determination. Youve made your family proud, along with everyone else on your journey that has supported Tom Brady (@TomBrady) April 24, 2026Heres some X reactions to the selection:The Raiders selecting Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 puts him alongside Joe Burrow, Jameis Winston and Cam Newton as the only QBs since 1967 to win the Heisman Trophy, a national title and go No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2026As the 1st overall pick, Fernando Mendoza's fully guaranteed 4-year rookie contract should be $57.272M, which includes a $38.112M as a signing bonus. Joel Corry (@corryjoel) April 24, 2026Fernando Mendoza will join these Heisman Trophy winners to play for #Raiders:Charles WoodsonJim PlunkettMarcus AllenBo JacksonTim BrownCarson PalmerMatt LeinartMarcus MariotaDesmond HowardBilly Cannon Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) April 24, 2026Fernando Mendoza to the RaidersDeadly accurate ->79% of throws were on-target#1 in class75% on-target throw rate on 3rd/4th down#1 in classMUCH higher floor for the Raiders in 2026 and beyond pic.twitter.com/dMRuMH454u Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 24, 2026

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza's selection at the top of the 2026 NFL draft gave Indiana its second-ever No. 1 overall pick. Here's where the Hoosiers rank in top-overall picks all-time.

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